Word Meanings
-Showing a moderate estimate of one's skills or importance
-humble
-Would never brag about one's achievements
What is modest?
"He was modest when talking about hockey, never bringing up that he was the top player in the state, and MVP of the season. He only mentioned he really enjoys playing hockey."
-In reference to an event that occurs next in your story
-(Pick THAN or THEN): "When I wake up first I drink coffee, THAN/THEN I brush my teeth."
Then
"When I wake up, first I drink coffee, then I brush my teeth."
synonym for "deter"
discourage, dissuade, scare off, put off, avert, prevent, fend off, starve off, block, halt;
Antonym for "eccentric"
normal, conventional, conformer, average, boring
What do you suspect the italicized word means based on the text?
"It was imperative that she leaves immediately since she only has 5 minutes to get to across the building before her favorite band plays."
-of vital importance; crucial
-essential or urgent
-Unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before.
-Nonchalant
-Bored because of overexposure
What is blasé?
"She was becoming quite blasé about the dangers after living years in constant threat of war."
-Used when comparing something that may be more or less
-(Pick THAN or THEN): "I like to play Fortnite more THAN/THEN Mario Odyssey."
Than
"I like to play Fortnight more than Mario Odyseey."
synonym for "conventional"
normal, standard, regular, ordinary, usual, traditional, typical, common
Antonym for "durable"
weak, flimsy, delicate, short-lived, frail, fragile, feeble, inadequate.
What do you suspect the italicized word means based on the text?
The world famous chef's meal was, once again, sublime.
of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe
-To passionately grieve or feel sorrow
-extreme regret or disappointment
What is lament?
-"A son laments for his dead father."
-"There were constant laments over the 5 hour homework assignment."
-to rest
-(Pick BRAKE or BREAK): "I just studied for two hours. I really need a BRAKE/BREAK!"
Break
synonym for "conscientious"
ethically aware, particular, diligent, industrious, punctilious, painstaking, sedulous, assiduous, dedicated, careful, meticulous, thorough, attentive, hard-working, studious, rigorous
Antonym for "desolate"
joyful, populous, densely populated, crammed, swarming, exuberant, jolly, sunny, cheerful
What do you suspect the italicized word means based on the text?
"The manager was so incompetent at his job so his employees had no idea what they were supposed to do and the workplace was extremely unorganized. As a result, the manager had received many letters from his disgruntled employees about how he needs to improve his mistakes."
angry or dissatisfied
-a mistaken belief, especially one made on an unsound argument
-misconception/misleading on a faulty argument
-a type of error in reasoning
What is fallacy?
"People died of cancer before cigarettes were invented. Therefore, cigarettes don't cause cancer!"
-consistent, or taking place in series
- (Pick CEREAL or SERIAL): "Every week there's another murder in town. Detectives suspect the crimes are being committed by a CEREAL/SERIAL killer."
Serial
synonym for "susceptible"
vulnerable, receptive, open to, impressionable, credulous, gullible, innocent, ingenuous, naive, easily led
Antonym for "sporadic"
frequent, steady, continuous, recurrent, repeated, periodic, static
What do you suspect the italicized word means based on the text?
"The Zimmerman's football team so far is undefeated, had profound instinct for the game, highly accurate passes, and they also had exemplary sportsmanlike conduct. Naturally, Zimmerman's football team was a formidable opponent."
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
intimidating or daunting
-Fail to resist a negative influence (peer-pressure, temptation, etc.)
-submit/surrender
What is succumb?
-"Unfortunately, I succumbed to peer pressure and started smoking."
-highest authority of an organization
-(Pick PRINCIPLE or PRINCIPAL): Mr.Voce is the Zimmerman Middle/High School's PRINCIPLE/PRINCIPAL.
Principal
"Mr.Voce is the Zimmerman Middle/High School's principal.
synonym for "muse"
inspiration, creative influence, stimulus, motivation, energizer, rouse
ex. sentence: "the poet's muse"
(def. muse: a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist.)
Antonym for "gingerly"
reckless, careless, thoughtless, hasty, heedless, impulsive, daredevil
What do you suspect the italicized word means based on the text?
"The immigrant family found it difficult to assimilate to new customs because they were vastly different than their own culture."
take in (information, ideas, or culture) and understand fully.
absorb and integrate (people, ideas, or culture) into a wider society or culture.